{"id":1406,"date":"2015-02-16T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2015-02-16T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenashvillemom.com\/?p=1406"},"modified":"2015-09-21T16:08:09","modified_gmt":"2015-09-21T21:08:09","slug":"setting-up-the-home-command-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenashvillemom.com\/setting-up-the-home-command-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Up The Home Command Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the biggest pain points for any busy mom is dealing with the in-and-out stuff<\/i> that collects in our homes on a daily basis. Lots of us end up with that collection \u201cspot\u201d.\u00a0 You know the one \u2013 it\u2019s where there\u2019s a stack of bills mixed with crayons, coupons, and the overdue library books.
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So how can we get a grip?\u00a0 One of my favorite things to do for clients is help them to set up a Home Command Center, giving some shape and order to all of the little things that pile up next to the phone, or back door, or on the kitchen island.\u00a0 The Command Center functions as a repository for the mail, schedules and other dated information \u2013 in whatever form \u2013 that makes its way into the house.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how to get it set up:<\/p>\n

Select a central location.\u00a0<\/strong> This spot could be in the kitchen, utility room, or even a family room.\u00a0 It should be easily accessible and have room for a small table, desk, bookcase or cube storage unit.\u00a0 Don\u2019t hide it \u2013 to be effective, family members should be able to get to it easily without having to think too hard!<\/p>\n

Make a list of what needs a home.<\/strong>\u00a0 Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n